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“Close Encounters: Part II” by Shawna Gilmore is at Siiviis Gallery.

210 Gallery & Art Center
210 Commercial Ave., Sandstone, Minn.
Gallery open Sat, & Sun. 12-3 p.m.
Jan. 17-March 15: Barbara VanDell Robinson. Reception Friday, Jan. 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Duluth Art Institute
130 W. Superior St., Suite 400
Open Mon.-Fri., 12-5 p.m.
DAI Galleries will be closed through Jan. 11 for winter break and installation. 
Opening Jan. 12: “Fur Trade Nation: An Ojibwe’s Graphic History” by Carl Gawboy and “Ojibwe Adornment in Ribbons, Cloth, Beads and Fur” by Wendy Savage.

Duluth Pottery
1924 W. Superior St. Duluth
Through February: “From Here to There,” paintings by Matt Kania. Reception Thursday, Jan. 15, 5-7 p.m.

Empire Coffee
1204 Tower Ave., Superior
Through January: Superior Council for the Arts Winter Artist Showcase. Reception Friday, Jan. 9, 4-6 p.m.

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
115 W. Wisconsin St., Grand Marais
Open Thurs. - Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m.
Through Jan. 25: “Scenes of the North Shore,” annual permanent collection exhibit.
Through January: Jane Burley and Tom Haas.
Through March: Selections from the Anna C. Johnson Permanent Collection.

Macrostie Art Center
405 NW 1st Ave., Grand Rapids
Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“Friends Helping Friends,” artists who participate in the MAC’s open studio program.
Northern Spirit Shop Holiday Marketplace through Jan. 20.

Nice Girls of the North Marketplace
Saturday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Spirit of the Lake Community School
5401 E. Superior St.
Local women-owned art cooperative hosts markets the second Saturday of each month.

Siiviis Gallery
361 Canal Park Dr., Duluth
Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“Close Encounters: Part II” by Shawna Gilmore.

Silver Bay Public Library
9 Davis Dr., Silver Bay
Through Feb. 28: Fantasy art by Eric Soderstrom.

Sons of Norway Duluth meeting
Sunday, Jan. 11, 1 p.m.
Family of God Lutheran Church, 4097 Martin Rd., Duluth 
Program: Inspired by her Scandinavian heritage, artist Teri Glembin shares her various works, stories and painting of Swedish Dala horses. Members and non-members (women and men) invited.

Studio Café
102 W. Superior St. Duluth
“Home Stories,” art from Luthern Social Services youth programs. 

Tettegouche State Park
5702 Hwy. 61, Silver Bay
January artist: Paul LeJeunesse.

Tweed Museum, UMD Campus
Open Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Weds.-Sat. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
“All Kinds of People,” selections from the permanent collection.
“A Living Collection: 1950-2025,” works from the collection to mark the Tweed’s 75th year.
Faculty Biennial through Feb. 27.
Jan. 13-May 9: “Study Room,” faculty-selected works from the collection.

UWS Holden Fine Arts, 1805 Catlin Ave.
Open Mon.-Fri., 3-7 p.m. 
Through Feb. 17 in Kruk Gallery: “In Siam,” paintings with a Vietnam War theme by Sterling Rathsack.

Washburn Cultural Center
1 E. Bayfield St., Washburn
Open Thurs. - Sun. 12-4 p.m.
“Creative Power” through Jan. 18.

Zeitgeist Arts
222 Superior St. Duluth
“Animal Form,” works of over 40 artists and poets exploring our ever-evolving relationships with animals.

Artist opportunities

Blueberry Art Festival
Jury application is now available. Festival dates: July 24-26 in Ely. First round of jury application early March. Visit ely.org/events.

Chequamegon Bay Arts Council
Ashland or Bayfield County residents may check out the Arts Initiative Grant, which funds project-based activities such as public exhibitions, performances, publications, touring productions, commissioned art, and educational activities. Deadline Jan. 31. Visit cbayarts.org.

Creative Power
The Creative Power Call for Art is open to Wisconsin residents ages five and older who identify as having a disability. Deadline Feb. 14. Visit artsforallwi.org/creative-power.

Johnson Heritage Post
Johnson Heritage Post is looking for local artists for their 2026 Local Artist of the Month spotlights. Open to residents of Cook County and the Lake Superior North Shore. Visit cookcountyhistory.org/artist-opportunities.

Northwoods Friends of the Art
Seeking submissions for Up North Reflections photo contest. Deadline Jan. 31. Visit nwfamn.org.

St Louis River Alliance
A community mixed media art exhibition honoring the St. Louis River runs in March at Wussow’s Concert Cafe. Submissions accepted now through Jan. 31. Visit stlouisriver.org.

Two Harbors Library
Accepting applications for the 2026 display season. Visit twoharborspubliclibrary.com/artwork-display-policy.